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Joseph Robinson | |||
Rank: | Private | Number: | 5546 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 20th Bn ('B' Coy) | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Royal Fusiliers (City of London Rgt) | ||
Died: | 20/07/1916 | Age: | 24 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | ||
Cemetery or Memorial: | Thiepval Memorial, Somme | ||
Town Memorial: | Sale | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born during the September quarter 1892 in the Wolstanton R.D. - ref: 6b/116, the eldest son of Samuel Thomas Arthur & Jane Robinson (nee Unwin). 1901 Census - Scholar Green, Little Moss, Odd Rode, Congleton, Cheshire. Son - aged: 8 - born: Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Head of household - Samuel T.A. Robinson - Married - aged: 39 - occ: Postmaster - born: Kidsgrove. Also - Jennie Robinson - Wife - aged:33 - born: Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Plus 1 younger brother. 1911 Census - 1 Havelock Place, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Son - aged: 18 - occ: Teaching Student - born: Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Head of household - Samuel Tomas Arthur Robinson - Married - aged: 49 - occ: Private Means - born: Kidsgrove. Also - Jane Robinson - Wife - aged:44 - born: Goldenhill, Staffordshire. Plus 3 siblings. Educated at Crewe Teacher Training College. The family moved to "Alvington", Barkers Lane, Ashton upon Mersey Employed as a Teacher at Springfield Road School, Sale. The Runcorn Guardian edition dated the 30th June 1914 reports on an Inter-Area Children's Competition, that was won by Stretford. Joseph was listed as the organising committee's Hon. Secretary representing Springfield School. Mr.A.E. Dowson from St. Anne's School was the Chairman and the Hon. Treasurer was Mr. John J. Coglan from St. Joseph's School. Joseph enlisted in September 1914 and sent to the front in November 1915. Manchester Evening News edition dated the 24th August 1916 reports that he is missing. The son of Mr. & Mrs. T. Robinson, "Alvington", Barkers Lane Ashton upon Mersey was wounded on the 20th July 1916 and has been missing ever since. He was educated at Crewe Secondary School and at Crewe Training College for Teachers. At the time of his enlistment, he was on the teaching staff of Springfield School, Sale. His parents would be grateful for any news of him. The 20/04/1917 edition of the local newspaper confirms his death. Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1918 and the 09/05/1917 edition of the Macclesfield Courier. Pension Records - Dependant - Miss Gladys Annie Robinson (Sister), "Alvington", Barkers Lane, AoM. His sister received a weekly pension of 11/6d w.e.f. the 19th November 1918. A "Complimentary Dinner" to Members of the Staff of Sale, Springfield Council School who had served in H.M. Forces 1914 - 1919 was held on Friday 21st March 1919. The names of five teachers who survived the conflict are listed, together with Private Joseph Robinson whose name is outlined in black. |
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